The Great Wolf Lodge is located in Grapevine, Texas. It is actually very close to the Gaylord Texan Resort about halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth. It is best known for its indoor/outdoor water park that is open year-round.
- No valet parking available
- Complimentary Wifi
- No Pets Allowed
- Check-in time: 4 pm, Checkout time: 11 am
- Waterpark is accessible to guests from 1 pm on the day of check-in until the park closes on the day of check out
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Pools and Lazy Rivers
The Great Wolf Lodge is best known for its extensive water park that is included with your room rate or either a full day or half day pass can be purchased to access the water park. Private cabanas can be rented for your group as well.
Water Park Rides:
All Heights
- Slap Tail Pond – Wave pool with zero grade entry and max depth of 5 feet
- Crooked Creek – Lazy River
- Chinook Cove – Activity pool with basketball and fountains
- Big Foot Pass – “Floor is Water” obstacle course
- South Hot Springs – Family friendly hot tub
- Racoon Lagoon – outdoor pool for kids with basketball, kiddie slides, and fountains
- Whooping Hollow – Splash Playground (max 52″)
- Cub Paw Pool – Kiddie pool with fountains (max 52″)
Minimum 42″
- Fort Mackenzie – 4 story water fort
- Totem Towers – waterslides from the top of Fort Mackenzie
- Alberta Falls – tandem tube ride
- River Canyon Run – gentle rapids and curves in a raft for the family
Minimum 48″
- Coyote Cannon – 40′ drop into a vortex
- Howlin’ Tornado – 6 story funnel to ride with 2, 3, or 4 people in a tube
Minimum Age 21
- North Hot Springs – Adults only
Child Care
There is no dedicated child care at the resort but all the activities are geared towards children and families.
Golf
There is not a golf course at this resort.
Things to Do
A lot of activities are included with the room rate at Great Wolf Lodge but for access to others, you can purchase either a Wolf Pass, Paw Pass, or Pup Pass.
- Indoor/Outdoor Water Park
- MagiQuest, ShadowQuest
- Ropes Course
- Character Meet and Greet
- Arts and Crafts
- Dance Party
- Story Time and Great Clock Tower Show
- Oliver’s Mining Co panning for gold
- Arcade
- Build-A-Bear
Restaurants
1. Grizzly Jack’s Bar and Grill
Poolside Grill, Casual Dress, Open Lunch and Dinner.
Our favorite poolside dining option. Tacos, burgers, salads, and drinks to go with it. Yes, please!
2. Lodge Wood Fire and Grill
American, Casual Dress, Open for Dinner.
The nicest restaurant on site at Great Wolf Lodge. Serving up delicious steaks and seafood with a kids menu with delicious kid friendly options as well. It gets busy, make a reservation when you check in.
3. Hungry as a Wolf
Pizza, Casual Dress, Open for Lunch and Dinner.
Feed the whole family with pizza and buffet-style pasta (white and red sauces) and salad. My pizza-loving kids’ favorite!
4. The Watering Hole
Waterpark Bar, Poolside Casual, Open Lunch and Dinner hours.
Wet your whistle while spending the day at the Great Wolf Lodge water park. Serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink options.
5. Loose Moose
American Buffet, Casual Dress, Open Breakfast and Dinner.
Find something for even your most selective eaters at the Loose Moose breakfast and dinner buffets. We love the wolf waffles, almost too cute to eat! But not – yum.
6. Bear Paw
Dessert, Casual Dress, Open Lunch and Dinner hours.
Sink your sweet tooth into something tasty at Bear Paw. The only problem is deciding between ice cream, cupcakes, donuts, or caramel apple…. I’m drooling just thinking about it!
7. Buckets
Poolside Snack Shack, Poolside Casual, Open Lunch and Dinner.
No frills water park poolside grill serving up American fast-food favorites on the go. Think cheeseburger, chicken tenders, fries, and soft drinks.
8. Starbucks
Coffeeshop, Casual Dress, Open All Day.
No surprises here, Starbucks is the resident coffee shop. Get your day off to a great start or a quick pick me up in the afternoon!
Accommodations
The Great Wolf Lodge offers an impressive variety of suites for families to stay together. Choose between a standard, themed, or luxury suite. Patios/Balconies are available as well. Bathrooms have a shower/tub combination.
Standard Suites
- Family Suite – 2 Queens, 1 Full Sleeper
- Luxury King Suite – 1 King, 1 Full Sleeper
- Queen Sofa Suite – 1 Queen, 1 Full Sleeper
Themed Suites
- Kid Cabin Suite – Log Cabin themed room with 1 Queen, 1 Full Sleeper, 3 Twins
- Wolf Den Suite – Cave themed room with 1 Queen, 1 Full Sleeper, Bunk Beds
- Kid Camp Suite – Tent themed room with 1 Queen, 1 Full Sleeper, Bunk Beds
- Whirlpool Suite – 1 King, 1 Full Sleeper, Whirlpool tub in the room (separate from the bathroom)
Luxury Suites
- Grizzly Bear Suite – 1 King, 2 Queens, 1 Full Sleeper
- Loft Suite – 2 Queens and 1 Full Sleeper in main area, 1 Queen in loft
- Majestic Bear Suite – 1 Queen in private room, 2 Queens and 1 Full Sleeper
- Grand Royal Bear Suite – 1 Queen in private room, 1 Queen and 1 Full Sleeper
- Grand Bear Suite – 1 Queen in private room, 2 Queens and 1 Full Sleeper
- Royal Bear Suite – 2 Queens, 1 Full Sleeper
- Brown Bear Suite – 1 King, 2 Queens, 1 Full Sleeper
Amenities in the suites include mini fridge, microwave, wifi, coffee maker, hair dryer, and the other standard amenities you expect from a hotel like shampoo and soap.
Spa
There is no spa at this resort.